Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Speech Language Pathologist to work PRNThe address is 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104Salary range is Min. $33.32/hr to Max. $50.56/hr – based on relevant experienceHours/SchedulePRN (as needed) working Monday-Friday 8:00A-5:00P with rotating weekend call shifts.Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of careObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validates for appropriatenessReviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or familyEnsures that patient has given informed consent to treatmentEvaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and familySets appropriate, measurable, functional goals with time frames to address the identified problems including patient/family goals and preferencesDetermines plan for care, and/or appropriate therapeutic interventions to achieve stated goalsInitiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge dispositionDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.Performs age appropriate patient treatmentUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatmentPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional licensePerforms/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safelyUtilizes a variety of treatment techniques to achieve goals, if necessaryDetermines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment)Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self management and assistive equipmentMaintains patient safety throughout treatmentCommunicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issuesDemonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needsMotivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapyDemonstrates Professional accountabilityUtilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needsParticipates in orientation and training of less experienced staff, students, volunteers and observersResponsible for care provided under their direction, including that provided by licensed assistants and therapy techniciansAttends and/or leads hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-servicesMeets established productivity targetsRepresents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/communityCompletes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplishedSeeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient careWilling to be cross-trained to treat any diagnosis or level of careParticipates in continuous improvement activities and/or teamsDemonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirementsWorks in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnelAs required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency proceduresPerforms Appropriate DocumentationDocuments all aspects of assessment, plan of care, and re-certifications in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesDocuments all aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesObtains physician signature on all plans care and re-certifications, providing proof of all attempts to obtain signature such as documenting contacts in medical record and retaining fax cover lettersAccurately submits patient charges and records procedures according to departmental policyDocuments assessment of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes discharge summary for each patient in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelinesCompletes all documentation within established time frameIf appropriate, completes all required team documentation including intake process, plan of care, and discharge summaryAs appropriate / required, completes required outcome tools and any additional documentation for outpatients, acute stroke patients and for specialty units/programs (i.e. Lysholme, MDS, DRS, team staffing reports, etc.)Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioningOther Significant Activities in Addition to Job Responsibilities/CompetenciesParticipates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targetsQualificationsEducationMaster's Degree Speech Language Pathology RequiredOrOther Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association RequiredExperience1 Year PreferredAdult Experience preferredMBS Experience PreferredTrach/Vent Experience PreferredLicenses and CertificationsSLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire RequiredOrSLP-I - Speech Language Pathology Intern Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire RequiredSLP - Speech Language Pathology Texas Speech Language Pathology License Upon Hire PreferredAndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support with in 60 Days of hire RequiredCCC- Certificate of Clinical Competence Strongly preferredAt Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.We are one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States with a team of more than 23,000 employees of wholly owned/operated facilities plus 2,200 employees of consolidated joint ventures in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding.Check out just a few of our recent accomplishments: 2017 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (3rd year in a row) Largest Blue Zones® Project Approved™ Worksite in the world (2016) Named #1 in the “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® for 2015, 2016 and 2017 2015 and 2016 Platinum-level recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for being a “Fit-Friendly Worksite” 2016 and 2017 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare"Join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.